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#675 of 765 Re: Nav Instal? [jgir] by forddad90 Jan 01, 2009 (5:58 pm)
Replying to: jgir (Jan 01, 2009 8:24 am) It is possible to have a Nav system put in place and I know of others who have done it with the Freestyle. However I'm not so sure you would be able to do it with a second-gen nav system. I know it needs to be programmed to work with specific vehicles depending on options, but I'm sure there is a way. The 2009 TX model does not have the new nav system, but you should get the part from the 2009 Ford Explorer as the dimensions are identical to the FS/TX model. If you have success with it, please do share it with us. Replies to this message: jgir (Jan 01, 2009 8:53 pm) jgir (Jan 16, 2009 8:46 am)
#676 of 765 Re: Nav Instal? [forddad90] by jgir Jan 01, 2009 (8:53 pm)
Replying to: forddad90 (Jan 01, 2009 5:58 pm) Will do. Thanks for the response, forddad90. You've cleared up several questions and misconceptions on my part.   Thanks. Replies to this message: jgir (Jan 16, 2009 8:46 am)
#677 of 765 December Sales WOW! by seloo Jan 05, 2009 (4:01 pm)
Taurus X  971  4,767  -79.6      23,112  42,110  -45.1    December sales were down 80% from a year ago and 45% YTD.   With all the unsold 08s and the new 09s hitting the lots until February, Ford needs to significantly increase the incentives on this car to clear the lots!   The wholesale price of this car continues to fall.
#678 of 765 How far to drop? by yahweh Jan 05, 2009 (4:23 pm)
I have been watching the prices steadly decline on 08s and 09s. As well as monitoring this forum the members sharing trends has been very helpful.   Seloo and Fordad90 your knowledge of sales number and wholesale price movement is impressive.   As a buyer who has no time pressure, it makes no since to purchase until you see some leveling off on the downword price trend right? Also, can I purchase a vehicle at Auto Auction or is that Dealer only ground?
#679 of 765 Re: Auction Purchase [seloo] by superm Jan 06, 2009 (2:28 pm)
Replying to: seloo (Dec 19, 2008 3:17 pm) That wouldn't happen to be anywhere within 200 miles of Philadelphia, would it?   So far the "best" I've seen was 17,8 for a low-spec EB with 25k miles and evidence of a prior accident. In fairness that was a trade in they've had for 3-4 months so it seems reasonable that those numbers are in the ballpark of what they have in it. Replies to this message: seloo (Jan 06, 2009 5:29 pm)
#680 of 765 Re: Auction Purchase [superm] by seloo Jan 06, 2009 (5:29 pm)
Replying to: superm (Jan 06, 2009 2:28 pm) I think you can do much better.   Good Luck!
#681 of 765 Lightly Used TX by dl_caldwell Jan 08, 2009 (12:48 pm)
A local dealer had a lightly used TX Limited FWD 18K miles with NAV and DVD for $20K. It didn't have AWD so we passed. I wanted to cry, but we passed anyway. The car sold a few days ago.   There are a few REALLY NICE new 2008s that have been on the lot since summer of 2007 - but I see no enthusiasm on Fords part to sell them. Replies to this message: forddad90 (Jan 08, 2009 3:56 pm) lew8 (Jan 15, 2009 8:48 pm)
#682 of 765 Re: Lightly Used TX [dl_caldwell] by forddad90 Jan 08, 2009 (3:56 pm)
Replying to: dl_caldwell (Jan 08, 2009 12:48 pm) Don't lose heart! You'll find one that you want which is important. I've been busy the past month, but I did buy a used 08 TX last month. It has all of the options included (NAV, DVD, SYNC, Moonroof, Ultimate Package, Limited Wood package, etc.) and AWD as well. I purchased it for $21.4K and it had 19K miles on it. It was originally purchased by the first owner on May 08 and the car practically looked new because the second row and the third row looked like it was never touched or used.   I bought it from a dealership that basically shopped around for me and got the car that I wanted. It took them two weeks to find one and I'm very happy with the vehicle.   I understand what you mean about Ford dealers not being in the rush to sell the TXs and I've seen another local dealer that has been stuck with 10 of them since fall and they're still being listed for the same price. From what I understand, they're busy selling other cars that they're not really hurting for business. It was hinted that they may evaluate the selling price once March comes as it is one of their best months for sales. Replies to this message: lew8 (Jan 15, 2009 8:48 pm)
#683 of 765 Re: Lightly Used TX [forddad90] by lew8 Jan 15, 2009 (8:48 pm)
Replying to: forddad90 (Jan 08, 2009 3:56 pm) FordDady - It sounds like you found a dealership that was willing to work on finding a car that you wanted not what they wanted to sell you. I have had a difficult time with dealerships and all I want is someone to find what I am looking for and allow me to pay them $$$ to do it. Did you have a good experience with your purchase and if so could you give me a reference?
#684 of 765 Re: Nav Instal? [jgir] by jgir Jan 16, 2009 (8:46 am)
Replying to: jgir (Jan 01, 2009 8:53 pm) I stopped by a dealership to check out his TX stock and asked a salesman about installing a nav in one without. He told me that the units were completely self-contained and pretty much a drop-in for the radio. I'm sure he left out the part about the programming.   Neither was he clear about the antenna which he thought was also in the Nav unit. Perhaps it is, although I can't see how it could get reasonable sat signals, being buried in the dash structure. Does anyone know where the antenna is on the TX? Also, does anyone have any signal loss issues the factory nav?   The salesman quoted their sticker estimate of ~ $2K for a dealer installed unit. I saw one on Ebay for ~$500. Before I'd go this route, though, I'd want to make real sure that the unit wasn't ripped off from some poor victim with a TX LTD!   Thanks.

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